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Global News

  • The UN launched the 2024 Sustainable Development Goals Report.
  • A failed arson attempt on buses in Prague was linked to Russian involvement.
  • The World Bank released its annual Global Economic Prospects report, highlighting slow growth.

Global Conflicts

  • The UK announced new sanctions aimed at cracking down on Putin's war machine.
  • Escalation in the Israel-Palestine conflict with renewed rocket attacks.
  • NATO conducted large-scale military exercises in Eastern Europe.

Politics

  • Former President Obama criticised Trump's recent guilty verdict at Biden's Hollywood fundraiser.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron announced new economic reforms.
  • Indian PM Narendra Modi visited Australia to strengthen bilateral ties.

Business

  • Broadcom and Apple were among the top-performing large-cap stocks.
  • The FTSE 100 closed 0.6% lower after a strong previous session.
  • Amazon faced a major workers' strike in Germany over pay disputes.

Sports

  • The UEFA Euro 2024 football championships kicked off, with the opening match between England and Croatia.
  • The NBA Finals kicked off with the Denver Nuggets facing the Miami Heat.

Entertainment

  • BeyoncĂ© announced a new world tour starting in July.

Technology

  • Apple unveiled its new line of MacBooks at the WWDC 2024.
  • Google announced advancements in AI technology at its annual I/O conference.
  • Microsoft launched a new cloud gaming service.

Social Media

  • Twitter introduced a new subscription model for premium features.
  • TikTok faced scrutiny over data privacy concerns in the EU.
  • Instagram rolled out new tools for content creators to monetise their posts.

Style

  • Paris Fashion Week showcased sustainable fashion trends.
  • Gucci launched a new eco-friendly clothing line.
  • The Met Gala theme for 2024 was announced as "Fashion and Technology."

Environment

  • The Amazon rainforest saw a significant increase in deforestation rates.
  • The EU introduced new regulations to reduce plastic waste.
  • A global climate strike was organised by youth activists.

Medical/Health

  • WHO reported a rise in global measles cases.
  • A new study linked air pollution to increased dementia risk.
  • The FDA approved a groundbreaking cancer treatment.

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